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W200 EAD

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,735 mi
Last recorded75,735 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW200 EAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 75,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2025 72,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both park (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 64,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased/Coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 56,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Most of suspension corroded but still serviceable

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,123 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Most of suspension corroded but still serviceable

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,590 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,590 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,223 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,584 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 28,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 24,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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W200 EAD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W200 EAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W200 EAD registered?

W200 EAD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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